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Episode 85 – Delbert Grush
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDelbert Grush served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Delbert was medically retired with MS in 2012. Post service, Delbert struggled physically, mentally, and spiritually until he attended a Save A Warrior retreat in 2019. Delbert is now in the planning stages of his Tour FloCal ride in …
Episode 84 – Kevin Ferrara
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Kevin Ferrara and focuses on AFFF Class B foam use throughout the military. Kevin is also a fellow podcaster with AFSO21 and his shows can be followed at: https://afso21.com/podcast
Episode 83 – Dr Suzy Bird Gulliver
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Dr. Suzy Bird Gulliver from the Warrior Research Institute. Dr Suzy discuss breaking the behavioral health stigma with first responders, her work with the IAFF, Telehealth, & Equestrian therapy. https://www.bswhealth.med/research/Pages/institutes-and-centers/warriors-research-institute/projects.aspx
Episode 82 – Jo Terry
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Jo Terry from the Chip Terry Fund. Jo discusses her husbands struggles with PTSD that ultimately led to his suicide in 2017. As a result, Jo created the Chip Terry Fund to help other first responders & their families with Behavioral Health Awareness and Support. https://thechipterryfund.org
Episode 80 – Matty Fiorenza
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis Episode features Anaheim FF/PM Matty Fiorenza. Matty opens up on the trauma and hardships that had him feeling suicidal. He also shares his road to recovery and how he pays it forward as a Peer Supporter, and advocate for Simple Recovery. https://www.shiftwellness.com
Episode 79 – Dr. Kelly Ramella
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Dr. Kelly Ramella. Dr. Ramella has worked for Phoenix PD, Fire, Local 493 & The IAFF On behavioral health issues for first responders. https://pscrisissolutions.com/in-office-counseling https://www.firestrong.org
Episode 78 – Ron Lindroth
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 78 features Chief Ron Lindroth from the Central Valley Fire District located in Belgrade Montana. In this episode, Chief Lindroth describes designing a first of its kind separate decon building. Available on all major podcast apps & www.The25Live.com Firehouse article: https://www.firehouse.com/stations/article/21164953/fire-station-architects-tca-architecture-planning-station-design-a-detached-decontamination-building-examined
Episode 77 – Dan DeGryse
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 77 features retired Chicago BC Dan DeGryse. Dan discusses behavioral health at CFD and creating the Florian Program for first responders at Rosecrance.
Episode 76 – Byron Branch
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Dayton FOP 44 member Byron Branch. In 2016 Officer Branch’s cruiser was involved in a MVA resulted in him losing his right leg. Byron discusses his physical and mental battles to return to full duty and continue with Team USA fencing.